[QUOTE=fordman7795;1565746921]I went from 256 to 200 in 4.5 months then did a slow cut down to 190 over the next 5 months.[/QUOTE]
what diet did u do? thats good work ....im stuck right now i want to get down around 210-205
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[QUOTE=fordman7795;1565746921]I went from 256 to 200 in 4.5 months then did a slow cut down to 190 over the next 5 months.[/QUOTE]
what diet did u do? thats good work ....im stuck right now i want to get down around 210-205
[QUOTE=Antdre20;1565767461]what diet did u do? thats good work ....im stuck right now i want to get down around 210-205[/QUOTE]
Idk you too well but I’ve helped many people lose weight when I train them. My experience is that the best way to lose weight is adding HIIT cardio before and after your weightlifting sessions and your diet should revolve around fish and chicken for your proteins and avoiding processed and disproportionately fat:protein based foods.
[QUOTE=Antdre20;1565767461]what diet did u do? thats good work ....im stuck right now i want to get down around 210-205[/QUOTE]
No fad diet is needed. I started my journey in February and have lost over 75 pounds. Focus on your Macros and adjust your calorie intake every few weeks. If I can do it anyone can.
[QUOTE=Spankuh;1561406821]I'm 5'10" and 53 years old. At my annual physical in 2017, my physician raised concerns over my blood pressure. I had always thought of myself as being in "reasonable" shape, so this really caught me off guard. I went home telling myself it was stress and caffeine. I bought a BP cuff and used it for a few months and it hammered home that I had been fooling myself. In November of 2017, I started hitting the gym and became more aware of what I was eating. By February of 2018, I had some muscle tone back, but I wasn't really losing weight. Then, I discovered macros and IIFYM and the pounds started dropping.
In November of 2017 I weighed 194 lbs. I'm now at 166.5 and getting close to starting a lean bulk.[/QUOTE]
Awesome stuff! Keep it up, never too late to get into great shape.
I just wanted to share my story so far. In April this year I hit 266lb. Trouble sleeping, knees hurt bad and just turned 51. Since then I changed the food i eat drastically. I've lost 77lbs as of today. Knees feel great and I can actually run now. Been walking for my activity until this week. I am going to start lifting weights for first time since highschool. Going from size 40 waist jeans to 32 has been amazing. A woman gave me ideas on healthy foods and changed my life. She says she just nudged me, I went on the journey myself.
So, I'm going to a gym tomorrow to see if I like it. Just need to start just like the diet change. I can barely do legit pushups atm so this is going to be another journey i think. But I'm told it will come and I will feel even better.
Thanks for your time
First pic was me July 2017... Last one is me today (12/11/2018).
*EDIT*
Definitely not 48, im 29... not sure why my avatar says that
Current lifts:
Bench - 340
Squat - 500
Deadlift - 550
Previous lifts were ****ty ant not really worth mentioning
[QUOTE=Mbochert123;1568407761]First pic was me July 2017... Last one is me today (12/11/2018).
*EDIT*
Definitely not 48, im 29... not sure why my avatar says that
Current lifts:
Bench - 340
Squat - 500
Deadlift - 550
Previous lifts were ****ty ant not really worth mentioning[/QUOTE]
damnnn!!!!!
Nice #nohomo
[img]https://i.imgur.com/Pjjkbdz.jpg[/img]
Two year transformation.
Figured I'd post this to help motivate any one in need.
You can do it!
[QUOTE=mfleming55;1557858901]I started my body transformation around October 2016, I weighed in around 260lbs and needed to change. I started eating healthy, going to the gym, cut back on drinking and in about a years time, I lost about 70lbs. Guessing about 20% BF.
After talking with a gym buddies and friends, they suggested I go on and bulk up to add muscle. So in September 2017 I started a "clean" bulk. Unfortunately it quickly turned into a nasty dirty bulk and I flew up to about 228lbs in a matter of months.
I finally decided to cut again around February 2018. I did everything by the books. Tracking macros, workout program, cardio, supplements, etc. Currently I'm 6'1", sitting around 187-190lbs and estimating BF around 14-16%. It definitely wasn't easy, but the journey is a steady climb, not a race.
Stats:
Age: 26
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 189
BF %: 14-16% (guessing)
Macros:
2000cal per day (majority of the cut was at 2400cal)
Protein: 200g
Carbs: 175g
Fats: 56g
workout 5-6 times a week, heavy lifts and isolation movements, about 45min LISS cardio 3xweek.[/QUOTE]
Have similar (not identical stats as you): 6'1 and 34 years old.
- Started lifting April 2018 and saw some early results- waist dropped from 42.5" to 40" and shoulders widened.
- Since August seems like have plateaued- overall chest body fat looks the same and no weight/measurement changes.
- 197lbs in April and now 201lbs. Went up to 203 and down to 197 again-generally returns to the 199 range. Not too worried about the scale number as likely adding some muscle.
Online calculators tell me to eat 2000 cals p/day to cut- when I started was eating 1800, went up to 2400 for awhile to see if closer to 3K would change anything but weight increased so now eating 2000 cals.
Strict keto diet (track everything on scale), workout 5 days per week heavy lifting and 4 days HITT cardio for 20 mins. Also do IF for 20 hours with 4 hour eating window. Feel like I'm putting in a LOT of work.
I've been doing this going into 10 months now... what am i doing wrong?
[QUOTE=reasonistian;1544691021]I was inspired by this same thread a year and a half ago, told myself I'm gonna post here someday, now it's the time I think as my cut is finally done and starting to bulk up..... 280lbs to 170.. 17 months. Still have a long way to go but getting there[/QUOTE]
how did you do it? how many cals per day?
Incredible transformation, right now I'm at 250lb looking to lose 60 pounds this year.
Hey guys, I'm going to be honest.
I'm coming here out of desperation.
Right now, I'm somewhere around 400 lbs and turning 32 in march. I also have type 2 diabetes.
I've started working out, and I even have a friend who happens to be a former trainer helping me out, but motivating myself to keep working out and trying to establish a diet is... really hard. To put it lightly. I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing, and I think my main issue is that I'm not really taking matters into my own hands.
The reason I came here is because I was inspired by the youtube video about "wetbreasts" and the amazing transformation he went through, and it gives me hope. If someone who had literally given up on his life can pull himself around like that, then I can too.
Anyways, pictures soon. I feel like keeping an online record of my progress will be a great way to keep myself motivated!
Hello all,
Today marks 6 months of working out after a tough breakup/graduating college. I'm not sure how I feel about the progress... I guess my expectations were kind of high. I'm happy about all of the fat I lost but wish I had put on more muscle. I find it harder to gain than cut. Let me know what you think!
5'8
Weight before 176
Weight after 153
Lifts before: Bench 115 Deadlift 165 Squat 165 OHP 70
Lifts after: Bench 205 Deadlift 275 Squat 205 OHP 115
[QUOTE=LiquidParadox;1572249471]Hey guys, I'm going to be honest.
I'm coming here out of desperation.
Right now, I'm somewhere around 400 lbs and turning 32 in march. I also have type 2 diabetes.
I've started working out, and I even have a friend who happens to be a former trainer helping me out, but motivating myself to keep working out and trying to establish a diet is... really hard. To put it lightly. I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing, and I think my main issue is that I'm not really taking matters into my own hands.
The reason I came here is because I was inspired by the youtube video about "wetbreasts" and the amazing transformation he went through, and it gives me hope. If someone who had literally given up on his life can pull himself around like that, then I can too.
Anyways, pictures soon. I feel like keeping an online record of my progress will be a great way to keep myself motivated![/QUOTE] Please brother/sister, feel welcomed, empowered and cherished by the community. You need a reason to keep pushing yourself: Seems like you haven't found one. Once you do, keeping at it is going to be a breeze. Looking forward to your pics and NEVER give up on yourself my man/sista.
I went from being the aesthetic 195 dude on my profile to a 240 pounds fatso after I got with my girlfriend, in only 8 months. Almost 50 pounds gained :) I am down to the 220's and still pushing .
We are in this together bro/sis. One Love
Hey guys new to this forum! So hello!
After a hiatus of not going to the gym and trading muscle for fat (never really gained weight) I'm getting back into the swing of things, and have been inspired by the plethora of YouTube videos out there.
Just a quick run down of some measures and info... etc etc
23 years old
5'8"
188lbs
18% bodyfat
Waist size 34"
Normally wear large to medium shirts
I'm trying to cut down on size and gain muscle (it'd be cool to see my abs). My weight doesn't concern me too much, more the figure and size (or lack there of). Right now I have a couple motivations: dirtbiking, mountain biking, and women (go figure). I hope to post my pics soon and to continue posting to stay motivated!
38yrs old, just got on the forum.
February 2018-Feb 2019
-61lbs, -10" waist
Combo of keto, low carb, CrossFit.. I've done it all over the last 12 months.
New to foru
Hi all, here is my before and after picture. The first picture is from a year and half ago. I am 5 foot 4, and I weighed 243 pounds. Now, I am muscular and 170 pounds on the last picture taken today..
From the picture, could someone tell me aproximately what body fat percentage I have now?
Thanks. : )
[QUOTE=NatureProphet;1573639861]Hi all, here is my before and after picture. The first picture is from a year and half ago. I am 5 foot 4, and I weighed 243 pounds. Now, I am muscular and 170 pounds on the last picture taken today..
From the picture, could someone tell me aproximately what body fat percentage I have now?
Thanks. : )[/QUOTE]
18%? Just a guess. Great transformation. Keep building muscle and staying lean like you're doing. You're on your way!
I have been hanging around here for a few years and thought I would share my story.
In my younger years I was active in sports and weight training. Around 20 years old I was 220 with 31” waist jeans averaging about 15% body fat. During this time I was hitting the gym on a regular basses and worked as a landscaper doing heavy labour work building brick pads, retaining walls and such.
Fast forward 7-8 years I had advanced into operating equipment for the most part and less labour work went up to around 240 Lbs and probably around 20-25%BF or more. In 2000 I changed my career path and moved out of the field work and to a desk this was a great career move but I now got zero activity and was heavy into online gaming. During this time I went from the 240 to over 315 lbs (the heaviest I ever weighed myself on a scale) but was probably more like 340-350 at my heaviest (first photo).
Then around 2011 I got sick with pancreatitis diagnosed as type 2 diabetic and triglycerides and cholesterol’s off the charts. After this the first 3 years was a real struggle just trying to get everything under control but around 2015 things started to get stabilised but I was on both daily and mealtime insulin to have any that looked like reasonable numbers. But I was starting to think about things that diabetes causes like blindness and amputations and such when not controlled. So one day I decided that I would start training on a regular bases watching diet caloric intake and such for the next 2 years I put together a great home gym (I did not want to set foot in a Gym at a fat 300+ and I had the ability to put it together). During this time dropped down to around 260 so some times less but was still struggling with the blood sugars.
Last summer I started on a keto diet but with a carb intake around 20-25g over the next 6 months I was able to get off both long lasting and mealtime insulin all my blood works where in the normal ranges and my A1C of 5.2. last summer I was able to drop down to 232 around September but I popped back up to 255 or so over the Christmas break. Over the last 2 weeks I am back training 4-5 days a week and watching my diet and staying in ketoses and am back down to 242 today.
My weight loss has been over a few years and up and down a bit but I have always kept most of it off and only going up 15 or so pound and back down it has been a total life change and I am loving training like I use to in my 20’s with nothing better than being able to push the weight I use to back then now.
My goal is to get down to around 200-215 as I always felt comfortable their I have no real need to get much below 15-20% BF at this I will be happy and just stabilize.
Any way thanks for reading and any comments
Blinky
Hey guys i was a huge drinker- beer, whiskey, man you name it. I have cut that out of my life and got serious about health. At 38yrs old i want to make sure im super healthy and in the best shape i can be in.
First pic 11 years and 4 months. Last 2 pics at 16 years and 3 months
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Nice
My transformation is still so long time.
Crazy progress and inspiration in this thread. Props to you all!
Hi guys! here are my transformation pictures. they are from April 2018 - April 2019.
The programs I followed were as follows:
Shortcut to size x2
Shortcut to shred
Kris Gethins muscle builder
Kris Gethins 4 weeks 2 shred
Steve Cooks modern Physique
Overall I am very satisfied with my results and plan to keep pushing forward!
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I got a rude shock when I jumped on the scales a month ago and found I'd hit 100kg for the first time in my life (@ 178cm). It was just the reality check I needed. I quit the fast food and beer I'd been eating and drinking every night, started hitting the gym 5 mornings a week, and I've dropped 11.3kg so far.
[QUOTE=NovaVita;1580661751]I got a rude shock when I jumped on the scales a month ago and found I'd hit 100kg for the first time in my life (@ 178cm). It was just the reality check I needed. I quit the fast food and beer I'd been eating and drinking every night, started hitting the gym 5 mornings a week, and I've dropped 11.3kg so far.[/QUOTE] Nice going man keep it up!
[QUOTE=NovaVita;1580661751]I got a rude shock when I jumped on the scales a month ago and found I'd hit 100kg for the first time in my life (@ 178cm). It was just the reality check I needed. I quit the fast food and beer I'd been eating and drinking every night, started hitting the gym 5 mornings a week, and I've dropped 11.3kg so far.[/QUOTE]
How much less do you eat now? I wonder if I could achieve the same! Amazing.
[QUOTE=FlexITFitness;1574458191]Hey guys i was a huge drinker- beer, whiskey, man you name it. I have cut that out of my life and got serious about health. At 38yrs old i want to make sure im super healthy and in the best shape i can be in.[/QUOTE]
Nice dude. Also, what headphones are those? :P
[QUOTE=Joaomoita;1578685741]Hi guys! here are my transformation pictures. they are from April 2018 - April 2019.
The programs I followed were as follows:
Shortcut to size x2
Shortcut to shred
Kris Gethins muscle builder
Kris Gethins 4 weeks 2 shred
Steve Cooks modern Physique
Overall I am very satisfied with my results and plan to keep pushing forward![/QUOTE]
Woah! What routine would you recommend for fat loss?
[QUOTE=Saad290;1580816421]How much less do you eat now? I wonder if I could achieve the same! Amazing.[/QUOTE]
Man honestly my diet and lifestyle had gotten so bad any change was bound to make a difference early on. I was eating ****ty fast food every night washed down with numerous beers, all I've done so far is replace that with two meals a day (IF style) eating meat, eggs, veggies and fruit.
[QUOTE=NovaVita;1580853031]Man honestly my diet and lifestyle had gotten so bad any change was bound to make a difference early on. I was eating ****ty fast food every night washed down with numerous beers, all I've done so far is replace that with two meals a day (IF style) eating meat, eggs, veggies and fruit.[/QUOTE]
You don't get hungry? Because I do, and I don't know what to do then. Can we eat fruits as much as we want to?
great job man! keep up the good work
[QUOTE=Saad290;1580930061]You don't get hungry? Because I do, and I don't know what to do then. Can we eat fruits as much as we want to?[/QUOTE]
You get used to it with IF and don't get hungry until later in the day.
I'm sure there's some hardliners who avoid fruit, but compared to KFC, Maccas and beer, fruit is the least of my worries. Berries mixed with greek yoghurt and vanilla protein powder is my go to desert.
[QUOTE=Saad290;1580816421]
Woah! What routine would you recommend for fat loss?[/QUOTE]
4weeks2shred was very effective. It requires lots of discipline in both diet and the gym, but one can't complain with the results you get from it.
Just discovered this thread and was gonna throw mine out there. 315 to 132lbs, now currently sitting at 140lbs on a bulk. Below is a pic of me at about 280lbish and currently.
All worth the work!
Thats an insane transformation, congrat bro!
Thanks man!
[QUOTE=Nicksosure1;1581484231]Just discovered this thread and was gonna throw mine out there. 315 to 132lbs, now currently sitting at 140lbs on a bulk. Below is a pic of me at about 280lbish and currently.
All worth the work![/QUOTE]
Woah! What kept you motivated??
I could use some motivation myself.
[QUOTE=Saad290;1581535411]Woah! What kept you motivated??
I could use some motivation myself.[/QUOTE]
Man once the lbs start dropping, it's easier and easier because of the validation of what you're doing is working.
I'm more of an advocate of the keto diet than a lot of people on here. Not because I think it works better than a traditional diet, but I do think it has some edges mentally. For instance, you lose a lot of water weight, and even though the weight is water and you know it, you feel lighter, the scale is down and that kind of helps you through the first couple weeks of adapting to the diet. From then on, it's easy.
And once you start a habit and feel good about it, motivation is no longer a problem.
I had a doctor tell me it was close to impossible for me to lose weight because of my "history" and hypothyroidism. Well, here I am. Now I'm at around 210 but i hit a plateau and looking for resources to help me move past it
[QUOTE=Eloisa85;1581848391]I had a doctor tell me it was close to impossible for me to lose weight because of my "history" and hypothyroidism. Well, here I am. Now I'm at around 210 but i hit a plateau and looking for resources to help me move past it[/QUOTE]
Lets go Eloisa! Great work and keep at it. Plateaus will fade. You may have to decrease your calories just a bit more or increase your exercise a bit more due to the fact that your TDEE is probably lower now since you've lost some weight.
Once again, great work.
[QUOTE=Nicksosure1;1581860631]Lets go Eloisa! Great work and keep at it. Plateaus will fade. You may have to decrease your calories just a bit more or increase your exercise a bit more due to the fact that your TDEE is probably lower now since you've lost some weight.
Once again, great work.[/QUOTE]
Thank you!
Hello, I’ve been a member on here since I started working out yearssss ago, I rarely get on but I am getting back into my love for the sport. I wanted to introduce myself my handle on IG is liftstradamus I am lifetime natural and thinking about getting in gear because I’m 25 now.
From 150lbs to 130lbs this took me roughly 9-10 weeks.
This has been the biggest life decision change i've made for myself. I'm really happy I decided to pursue fitness and can't wait to see what the next year will bring me.
Now I just need to finish this damn cut so I don't get anxious going outside as I'm feeling small in clothes, barely looks like I even lift..
What’s up guys first post for me just wanted to show my transition except I can’t figure out how to add attachments I’m on mobile maybe that’s why?
2 month update, 14.35kg down now.
[QUOTE=Whowasstandards;1582560531]What’s up guys first post for me just wanted to show my transition except I can’t figure out how to add attachments I’m on mobile maybe that’s why?[/QUOTE]
Might have to do it from a computer, attachments button doesn't seem to show up on mobile.
[QUOTE=Nicksosure1;1581484231]Just discovered this thread and was gonna throw mine out there. 315 to 132lbs, now currently sitting at 140lbs on a bulk. Below is a pic of me at about 280lbish and currently.
All worth the work![/QUOTE]
I'm at about a 49-50lb loss and now focused on building mucle. How tall are you? You went super extreme on the weight loss. Upper body looks absolutely ripped. Maybe it's the angle of pic but you almost look too skinny. What's your weight goal on bulk?
Great work people! That's so inspiring!